Analyst, Transactions, Summer 2027

Harrison Street Asset Management; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Harrison Street Asset Management (HSAM) in Chicago invites applications for the Acquisitions Analyst program starting Summer 2027. Analysts will work with senior investment professionals to evaluate and execute real estate opportunities; the program lasts two and a half years, with potential promotion to Associate.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.5+, strong communication, a self-starter mindset, and passion for real estate and private equity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with GPA 3.5+ (preferred in real estate, finance, economics, or engineering).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to concisely summarize analysis and research.
• Self-starter who can take on responsibility with little supervision.
• Passion for real estate, finance, investing, and/or private equity.
• High maturity and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Financial analysis and modeling of new real estate investments.
• Industry research and due diligence on opportunities.
• Assist in preparing materials for Harrison Street’s Investment Committee.
• Support senior management in executing and closing transactions.

Skills

Communication

Self-starter

Real estate

Work ethic

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree GPA 3.5+

Job description

Harrison Street Asset Management ("HSAM") is a leading global alternative investment management firm focused on real estate, infrastructure, and credit strategies across North America and Europe. Headquartered in Chicago, Toronto, and London with offices across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, the firm has over $108 billion in assets under management on behalf of institutional investors and registered investment advisors globally.

Founded on a culture of innovation, HSAM is an early mover in alternative real estate and mid-market infrastructure. Today, the firm’s global team, consisting of more than 520 professionals, is committed to creating long-term value through deep sector expertise and forward-thinking strategies.

Position description

Harrison Street is hiring Analysts to join in the summer of 2027. Harrison Street is very active in its sectors and historically has closed in excess of 80 transactions annually. Analysts will have the opportunity to participate in meaningful transaction volume during the term of the program.

Analysts will work closely with senior investment professionals to evaluate and execute on new investment opportunities. Candidates with prior experience and/or internships in real estate, finance-oriented (e.g., principal investing, investment banking, sales & trading, etc.), or consulting-oriented (e.g., management, financial, etc.) fields are preferred. The Analyst position is structured as a two-and-a-half-year program, after which strong performers will have the opportunity to remain with the company and be promoted to Associate. The Analyst experience will provide invaluable preparation for a long-term career in real estate investing / private equity.

Responsibilities

• Financial analysis and modeling of new real estate investment opportunities
• Industry/business research and due diligence regarding potential investment opportunities
• Assisting in the preparation and presentation of materials to Harrison Street’s Investment Committee
• Supporting senior management in executing and closing on transactions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with an excellent academic record (cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher), preferably with an emphasis in real estate, finance, economics, or engineering
• Strong communication skills and an ability to concisely and thoughtfully summarize analysis/researchSelf-starter who can take on significant responsibility with little supervision
• Passionate about real estate, finance, investing, and/or private equity
• High level of maturity and an exceptional work ethic
• Must have U.S. work authorization

Start date

Summer 2027

Program Term

The Acquisitions Analyst program is two and a half years, after which strong performers will have the opportunity to remain with the company and be promoted to Associate.

$100,000 - $100,000 a year

For Illinois Only: The expected base salary for this position is $100,000. Actual salaries may vary based on a number of factors, including skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to base salary, total compensation at Harrison Street includes a generous discretionary bonus, along with a comprehensive range of benefits — including medical, financial, and wellness programs — designed to support our employees both professionally and personally.

Harrison Street is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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Harrison Street does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Harrison Street will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Harrison Street.